Full-time, Fixed Term position until 28/02/2026
Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
The Contracts Officer at RMIT serves as a dedicated point of contact for contract management, emphasizing a service-oriented approach. Operating within the Policy, Compliance, and Contract Management team under Governance, Legal, and Strategic Operations, the role collaborates with the Senior Contracts Coordinator to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with contract management policies, processes, and systems at RMIT. The focus is on delivering timely and customer-centric support, contributing to effective contract administration within the organization.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Demonstrated experience and expertise in the provision of quality administrative support in the management of contract data and/or similar systems of process management, including contract execution through secure electronic signature software.
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail, including contract data entry and contract data validation.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. Proven ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality. Robust skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe PDF software.
Excellent inter-personal and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a fast-moving team environment.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations (within the Operations Portfolio) is responsible for the full
range of governance, legal services and contract management to all areas of the University.
Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations is committed to:
• Providing high quality legal services that are aligned and responsive to the commercial needs of RMIT.
• A high level of customer service which means getting to know the different areas of businesses we service and tailoring advice to meet their needs.
• Assisting RMIT achieve its strategic objectives by working collaboratively with our University colleagues to help them achieve their objectives.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of RMIT to ensure appropriate additional expertise is available when required.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dustin Nguyen – [email protected]
If you are unable to access the Job Description, please click “apply” and you will be redirected to our careers page.
Job Description: Contracts Officer
Applications Close:15 Feb 2024 11.59 pm
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